‘Real July Warriors’ attack on Shahbagh protesters, police lathicharge both sides

Desk Report, ‘Real July Warriors’ attack on Shahbagh protesters, police lathicharge both sides A group of people had been blocking the Shahbagh intersection in the capital since yesterday morning, claiming to be ‘July fighters’. After a 32-hour blockade, another group of people attacked the blockaders at around 6:30 pm on Friday, claiming to be ‘real July fighters’. They removed the barricades placed around the Shahbagh intersection. ‘Real July Warriors’ attack on Shahbagh protesters, police lathicharge both sides At one point, a clash broke out between the two sides. Then the…

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Bangladesh spared from major uncertainty with Trump’s decision on tariffs

Desk Report, Bangladesh spared from major uncertainty with Trump’s decision on tariffs Bangladesh’s National Security Advisor Khalilur Rahman said that the decision of US President Donald Trump’s administration to reduce the countervailing duties imposed on Bangladesh ahead of the August 1 deadline has saved Bangladesh from a major uncertainty. Bangladesh spared from major uncertainty with Trump’s decision on tariffs Khalilur Rahman told Prothom Alo from Washington DC in response to the US imposing a 20 percent tariff on goods imported from Bangladesh, reducing it by 15 percent after the third…

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121 days of Trump tariffs: Who pays the tariffs, where they go, what their impact is

Desk Report, 121 days of Trump tariffs: Who pays the tariffs, where they go, what their impact is After returning to power, US President Donald Trump started a new trade war. This time, one of his main tools is tariffs. He is using these tariffs to achieve several goals at once. Such as increasing government revenue, reducing trade deficits with other countries, and forcing foreign companies to produce products in the United States. 121 days of Trump tariffs: Who pays the tariffs, where they go, what their impact is However,…

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How India became a major buyer of Russian oil

Desk REport, How India became a major buyer of Russian oil When President Donald Trump this week accused India of buying large quantities of oil from Russia and threatened to impose a “punitive” tax on top of the existing 25 percent tariff, it came as a shock. How India became a major buyer of Russian oil India’s active and visible presence in buying Russian energy has been notable since the invasion of Ukraine. At the time, most Western countries had reduced or stopped buying oil from Moscow altogether. The US…

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How India now wants to win over Trump

Desk Report, How India now wants to win over Trump India is now considering some options to appease the US. For example, increasing imports of goods from that country. However, India has no immediate plans to take countermeasures after President Donald Trump suddenly announced a 25 percent tariff on India. This is what several Indian officials involved in the talks said. How India now wants to win over Trump Officials in New Delhi say they are surprised and disappointed by Trump’s announcement. The government is now keen to keep trade…

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I don’t see any obstacles to holding elections in February: Nazrul Islam Khan

Desk Report, I don’t see any obstacles to holding elections in February: Nazrul Islam Khan BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan has said that the party does not see any obstacles in holding the elections in February. He told reporters after a courtesy call on the Director General of Darul Uloom Moinul Islam Madrasa in Hathazari, Chittagong on Friday afternoon. I don’t see any obstacles to holding elections in February: Nazrul Islam Khan Nazrul Islam Khan said, “I do not see any obstacles in holding the elections in February.…

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There must be labor representatives in parliament: Nasiruddin Patwari

Desk Report, There must be labor representatives in parliament: Nasiruddin Patwari The main organizer of the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP), Nasiruddin Patwari, has said that there should be a labor representative in the National Parliament to speak for the workers. There must be labor representatives in parliament: Nasiruddin Patwari NCP leader Nasiruddin Patwari said, “The majority of the parliament is made up of lawyers and businessmen, and there are no workers there. So if there are no workers there, who will speak for the workers? The MP who is in…

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Nahid Islam inquires about Badruddin Umar’s health

Desk Report, Nahid Islam inquires about Badruddin Umar’s health Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) convener Md. Nahid Islam has inquired about the health of writer, intellectual and veteran politician Badruddin Umar, who is undergoing treatment at the hospital. Nahid Islam inquires about Badruddin Umar’s health On Thursday evening, the NCP leader went to see National Liberation Council President Badruddin Umar, who is undergoing treatment at the capital’s United Hospital. NCP Senior Joint Convener Ariful Islam Adeeb was present with Nahid at the time. NCP leaders inquired about Badruddin Umar’s health and…

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BNP’s conflict over occupation and elections in Raozan continues unabated

Desk Report, BNP’s conflict over occupation and elections in Raozan continues unabated Clashes, gunfire, and mutual killings between BNP leaders and activists in Raojan, Chittagong over encroachment and election nominations have not stopped. The most recent clash between the two sides in the Sattarhat area of Raojan on Tuesday afternoon has left the general public in panic. After this incident, the two strong factions of the local BNP are facing each other. The situation cannot be controlled even after suspending committees and posts. BNP’s conflict over occupation and elections in…

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If there is unity among the people, we can bury the fascist system: Saki

Desk Report, If there is unity among the people, we can bury the fascist system: Saki The chief coordinator of the Mass Solidarity Movement, Jonayed Saki, said, “If there is unity among the people, then just as fascism has fled in this country, we will be able to bury the fascist system as well. And we will be able to bury the reign of looting and corruption that has been established.” If there is unity among the people, we can bury the fascist system: Saki Jonayed Saki said these things…

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